To what extent are Muse considered 'prog'?

There's not much in the forums about Muse and the archives have them as 'prog related'

But I notice that 'Classic Rock presents Prog' thinks that they are prog and featured them on the cover of Issue 2 earlier this year.

Anyway, I recently started listening to their latest 'The Resistance'. And I have to say that I absolutely love it. It's got a bit of bombastic 1970's style Queen and Rush, mixed in with modern rock sensibilities, and a fair amount of experimentation and variation. In a very real sense, this is 'progressive' music. I've not heard any of their other stuff yet (frankly, I'd tended to just write them off as typical Britpop nobodies, which I realise now was a bit misjudgement)

What's the views of you guys about Muse?

The T wrote: In my view they were more original and interesting in the past. I don't think their style is more progressive now than it was in their previous albums, especially Absolution. The Resistance is the first MUSE album when I can't hear almost anything new. Or unique. They have become excellent craftsmen, but lesser artists.

Well, as I said, I've not heard any of their other stuff - it sounds like I have a treat in store

paulwalker71 wrote: But I notice that 'Classic Rock presents Prog' thinks that

Edited by Tony R - September 24 2009 at 13:00

I own Absolution and Black Holes and Revelations, and hardly ever listen to them. I can safely say that their  music does nothing for me - but not because they are pretentious or anything. After all, I love ELP, so 'pretentiousness' should not be a problem for me. I suppose it's just a question of personal taste, which, as you know, cannot be really explained.

As regards their being considered prog, I could not care less. As I have said over and over again, prog is not a hard science that can be defined in any exact way. I have recently seen a post in which the poster stated that he didn't consider Can prog. I am sure there have been people who have questioned the progginess of Yes, Genesis or King Crimson, as there have been prog bands or artists who have refused to be associated with the movement. So, I would not be surprised about the lack of a consensus about Muse.

I don't consider them to be prog, but they are a fantastic band regardless.

I hardly could consider them as prog band. I like them a lot , but I was tired of them being played so much in radio stations back in 2006 (Black Holes etc). I think prog related fits good in their case.
Resistance ? I don't think this is  a prog album at any extension of the word.

"Turn of the Century" is so prog.

I know you will hate me for this, but... Is it really so important to know if they are prog or not? They're on the site anyway, so those who like them can review them to their heart's content. 

Epignosis wrote: "Turn of the Century" is so prog.

YES is Sooooo prog!